Nisshodo Candy Store

1095 Dillingham Blvd Ste I5
Honolulu, HI 96817

The Sock S. writes: I love eating chi chi dango. I love saying it just as much too. But the soft goodness is a tradition. Can't remember when I actually had my first bite of pillowy love, but it was a long time ago.

I've had lots of different mochi, and can even make my…

Foster Botanical Garden

180 N Vineyard Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96817

JayChan H. writes: Fosters is that little jewel that you would never know about unless someone told you it was there. This used to be the most amazing place in the city for a quite getaway. Although over the years the place has been somewhat neglected by the city now…

Sugoi

1286 Kalani St Ste 106
Honolulu, HI 96817

Kristina R. writes: Garlic chicken to DIE FOR.  I think I accidentally ate a little bit of the styrofoam tray, because it had lingering sauce on it.  NON-BIODEGRADABLE CONTAINER: ALSO DELICIOUS.

Dreams really do come true!  I was asking for a clogged artery for…

Pho 97

1120 Maunakea St
Ste 176
Honolulu, HI 96817

Norm G. writes: Wanted to try a pho place I hadn't tried yet, so ambled on in here this past Labor Day weekend.  Don't remember what number pho I ordered, but it was the one with the round steak and beef balls.  The broth smelled wonderful and tasted good, too!  The…

Original Pancake House

1414 Dillingham Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96817

elisa h. writes: i came here because i read all the reviews about the apple pancake since i needed to see what the fuss was about.  it wasn't cheap either.  around $9.  after the 45 min wait, i was in awe of how large the apple pancake was.  it was HUGE.  i might of…

Palama Super Market

1210 Dillingham Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96817

Kristina R. writes: My mom drags me her whenever she needs to stock up on good Korean grub.  It's the market part that drives me nuts...too  many little old Asian ladies bumping and pushing to get the better daikon radish.  But the little food corner is amazing!   They…

New Eagle Cafe

1130 N Nimitz Hwy Rm A100
Honolulu, HI 96817

sky i. writes: Eagle Cafe reminded me of Like Like Drive Inn with its decor and ambience. Its a diner, local style.

Except the menu here is slightly better. Along with standard American diner food like sandwiches and steak , they offer Japanese cuisine like Donburi…

Bangkok Chef

1626 Nuuanu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96817

NotThatSassy G. writes: The food was awesome, but of course the price made it awesomer! Great portion size at such affordable prices plus the food actually tastes ono! Love Love Love it here!

Aloha Stadium Swap Meet

99-500 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818

Kristina R. writes: Single Female Asian Tourist looking for the most GOD AWFUL mumu on the planet.  

Must have coconut shell buttons and lace frill all around the wide-ass collar and parachute ankle-length skirt.  

Prefer something with brazen, brash color.  Something…

Beard Papa's

848 Ala Lilikoi Street
Salt Lake Shopping Center
Honolulu, HI 96818

Izzy N. writes: Holy mother of all lard asses and cottage cheese thighs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OK well not me of course, cuz  I'm asian and forever small.. we're just all powerful like that so shut it if you're jealous. I made my best friend take me here right after we…

Honolulu International Airport

300 Rodgers Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96819

Darin I. writes: Twenty minutes before the plane lands at this beautiful partially open-air airport and you disembark to get lei'd and serenaded by ukuleles in the baggage claim area, you'll need to complete a declaration on which you disclose a) whether you have any…

Mitch's Fish Market

524 Ohohia St
Honolulu, HI 96819

young i. writes: It's not quite five stars for me...more like 4 1/2 Stars.

The Toro was excellent, but the Uni had just a hint of ocean brine which I can't stand. The best Uni should be free of any sea water taste and have an almost floral aroma.

All the other…

Gulick Delicatessen & Coffee Shop

1512 Gulick Ave
Honolulu, HI 96819

nic f. writes: soooooooooooo good.  when we first started dating, hulaboy was a little fussy about restaurants looking shiny and clean before eating there.  being with me and my fam in the land of hula quickly changed that and gulick's helped tremendously.  the…

Punahou School

1601 Punahou St
Honolulu, HI 96822

Liz T. writes: Punahou is second to none except Iolani. I don't know how kids get from point A to B because the campus is of titantic proportions. I did apply for admission here back in the day and I remember on the tour my guide said Punahou has an Olympic-size…

Formaggio

2919 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96826

Joshua C. writes: I've always wanted to open a restaurant whose entrance was just an unmarked door in a graffitied back alley. Upon entering, guests would pass through a low ceilinged, cramped, dark, wood paneled passage way. It would lead to a lofty lounge space that…

Viet Cafe

1960 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96826

Emari H. writes: Hey, they are closed for now but are looking to open its doors elsewhere.  Be on a look out and definitely try their Pho when they are open.  This is the BEST pho you can get and it's where I finally found my fix after my trip to Thailand and first…

Makino Chaya

1936 S King St
# 102
Honolulu, HI 96826

Keane L. writes: Japanese Izakaya Buffet

From what I've heard, this is a side-creation from the makers of Todai. I came here once for dinner (in a really large group) and once for lunch. They have a standard buffet line where you grab a plate and pile on the food,…

Ono Seafood

747 Kapahulu Ave
Apt 4
Honolulu, HI 96816

Dan V. writes: Great fresh handmade poke at $12/lb. made to order in big silver bowls by two old ladies churning it out like they've been doing this for decades.

The Shoyu Ahi poke and the Spicy Mayo Ahi poke were the highlights for me.  The Shoyu Ahi was smooth and…

Zippy's Restaurants

3345 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816

Berna .. writes: People who grew up in Hawaii feel me when I say, "Ain't no chili like Zippy's!"  We order that shiz off the internet for $14 a bag.  It's like crack, yo.

Not only do they have grubbin' late night local food, they have Napoleon's Bakery - which is not…

Toys N' Joys

3632 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816

Kristina R. writes: This place is INSANE.  It's packed with every toy under the sun, mostly things you would only find in an Ebay bidding war with teenage punks nicknamed "Butthead" and "WOWarrior."  

But seriously, I can't believe how many "toy" swords they had…

Genki Sushi Hawaii Inc

885 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816

Liz T. writes: I must've been in a bad mood when I wrote the original review for this place. I'm definitely a fan of this conveyor belt sushi chain--you'll find me here at least every other week, eating 4-6 plates of mayonnaise-infused, nori-wrapped, "localized"…

Cafe Laufer

3565 Wai'alae Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96816

wendella a. writes: F*ck Beard Papa.  You haven't had a cream puff til you've had one at Cafe Laufer in Honolulu. Squishy, decadent goodness that will have you saying "screw it" to your bikini body as you mumble, omigod, omigod, omigod over and over.  Enjoy the rapture…

Manoa Bakery

2752 Woodlawn Dr
Honolulu, HI 96805

raymond h. writes: mmMmmm bread.....

Matsugen

255 Beach Walk
Honolulu, HI 96806

Dan V. writes: And from the ashes, a phoenix is reborn...

I cried and cried when Yabusoba closed (don't believe me?  search Yelp Talk for Yabusoba).

But now, in its place is MATSUGEN, a very exclusive soba shop an off the beaten path alley way in Waikiki.  The…

Beard Papa

1200 Ala Moana Blvd
Bldg. 6, Bay 25
Honolulu, HI 96806

sky i. writes: Beard Papa's serves my favorite cream puffs. It's tasty without being heavy....it doesn't feel like I'm building walls of plaque around my arteries when I eat them. Muahaha!

Cinnamon Girl

1450 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96805

Jane L. writes: Girly, feminine, floral, and busy patterns turned me off when I last stepped into this store.  Hey wait, I can be girly, feminine, er, floral, and busy!  Okay, scratch the floral and busy.

I did manage to find some solid or mellow looking print tops…

Aqua Palms & Spa

1850 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96805

Jessica L. writes: Not bad.

HOTEL:
The hotel is very clean
My room was just what I needed plus a mini fridge and table
The free continental breakfast was lacking but good when you are in a bin d and want something quick - 2 muffins and fruit offered each day, plus juice…

Maguro-Ya

3565 Waialae Ave. Ste. 108
Honolulu, HI 96806

B.K. W. writes: This is another one of my mom's favorite Japanese restaurants.  My husband and I brought his father and his sister here for lunch.  I couldn't decide among the choices of sushi, seafood, and noodles, so I ordered a combination for $16--tempura, sushi…

Zippy's

4134 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96806

young i. writes: Zippy's is like that old ex-boyfriend that you're over with, but still can't get him out of your mind. Every once in awhile, you're just itching to hook up one last time.

So every once in awhile, I fulfill my craving for chili and rice and get it out…

BC Burrito

3607 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96806

Isao K. writes: BC gets a four because its is an environment where there is little competition. The real reason it gets a 4 is because jeff makes bomb veggie burritos.

88 Tees

2168 Kalakaua Ave
Ste 2
Honolulu, HI 96806

patrick o. writes: What the heck is that place next to Coldstone?  Whoa, cool yakuza going in there.  Better check this place out.  

Whoa how did I get back to SF so quickly?  Or is this Japan?  This place takes major style cues from Japanese Hipsters.  They carry lots…

Elim Bakery & Juice

655 Keeaumoku Stt
Ste 104
Honolulu, HI 96806

Sheryl S. writes: I love this place.  This place makes me feel like I'm going to my auntie's house.

Perfect place to go with friends to munch on Korean sushi, dukbokki & shaved ice with azuki beans (all at the same time).  This is the best combo, the kimbab provides…

K C C N - FM 100

900 Fort Street Mall
Suite 700
Honolulu, HI 96813

luis .. writes: My friend emailed me the other day asking for the URL for this radio station so they could listen at work and of course I just had to come to yelp and there it was.

I have a serious like for contemporary Hawaiian music, so much so that I actually have…

Foodland Super Market Ltd

Aina Haina Shopping Center
820 West Hind Drive
Honolulu, HI 96821

Laurel B. writes: I was carded at this Foodland last month.  Carded.  It made my day, my year, and pretty much my decade.  (Of course, I was wearing board shorts and flip flops, on the way to the beach, but still.  Carded.)  (I know that it's irrational, but I had…

Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts

7192 Kalanianaole Hwy
Ste D103
Honolulu, HI 96825

kainanny c. writes: mmmm.... i had a multiple orgasm.

it was a little awkward asking the cashier girl at bubbies for a multiple orgasm but she liked it just as much as i did and she gave it to me. with a smile!

three flavors of ice cream layered on top of each other in…

Detox

1192 Alakea St
Honolulu, HI 96813

Candice D. writes: Reporter from the culture magazine that exists only within my mind:

So, Candice, you've just been the art director for the first time for a major label national music video,

What are you doing next?

"I'm going to Detox for the afterparty!!  It's nice…

rRed Elephant

1144 Bethel St.
Honolulu, HI 96813

jacqui w. writes: I was here to help Candice set up for the performance her and some friends put on here.  They were so flexible, and they had a whole back area full of extra chairs and equipment.  Everything i asked for they came up with,  it was pretty awesome.…

Soul De Cuba

1121 Bethel St.
Honolulu, HI 96813

christa w. writes: finally made it here last night before that anti-gravity (a.k.a. SEX SEX SEX) show.

the food was immeasurable. that little tabasco sauce thing you can get on the side to pour over the beans and rice? OH MAN! ask for that!

i didn't eat but i picked at…

Louis Vuitton Hawaii International Film Festival

1001 Bishop St
ASB Tower, Ste 745
Honolulu, HI 96813

christa w. writes: don't be a jerk. get the $250 package and treat yourself to all the events, parties, receptions, no-wait line privileges, AND the final awards show.
it's totally worth the money that you'd otherwise squander on drugs or hookers.

i LOVE hiff. see you…